Section: Chemistry: Section I

5) Which bond is the most stable based on the table below?

Bond	Energy Released in Formation
H-F H-CL H-BR H-I	135 103 87 71

H-F
H-Br
H-Cl
H-I

Explanation

A chemical bond is more stable when more energy is released at the time the bond forms. Since the most energy is released when HF is formed, the H-F bond will be the most stable.

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